American Government Learning Material Quiz

What is a characteristic of Proprietary Colonies?

• Governors elected by property owners

• The king granted land to a proprietor

• Laws not subject to the King’s approval

• Bicameral legislature

How were governors chosen in Charter Colonies?

• Appointed by the Crown

• Elected by property owners

• Inherited the position

• Selected by the legislature

Which type of colony had a bicameral legislature?

• Proprietary Colonies

• Charter Colonies

• Royal Colonies

• Independent Colonies

What was a feature of laws in Charter Colonies?

• Subject to the King’s approval

• Not subject to the King’s approval

• Directly controlled by the Crown

• Based on royal decrees

What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union in 1754?

• To establish a centralized government for the British North American colonies

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create a trade agreement with Native Americans

• To form a military alliance with France

Who was a key figure associated with the Albany Plan of Union?

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which colonies were represented in the Albany Plan of Union?

• New England, NY, MD, PA

• Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida

• Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada

• Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana

Who won the French & Indian War?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Russia

What was a significant result for Britain after winning the French & Indian War in 1763?

• Loss of territory

• Gained a huge new territory to govern

• Decreased taxes

• Gained independence

In what year was the Proclamation Act issued?

• 1763

• 1776

• 1754

• 1789